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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.07, 717.97 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.07, 717.97 and 219.11 is: 328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.07 : 717.97 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.07/717.97 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.07x = 717.97 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.07x = 157,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,314.41/479.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.37

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